Toolstack

Built with care, out in the open

Craft means sweating the details, and part of that is being transparent about what we actually use. Below is the stack that powers Screenbase.

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Swift

Our language for the native iOS app: local screenshot libraries, annotations, and on-device search with strong types and Apple-platform APIs.

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SwiftUI

How we ship the library, collections, and annotation flows with a modern declarative UI that stays fast on a camera roll of thousands.

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Astro

The framework behind getscreenbase.com: content-first pages, sharp SEO defaults, and a light marketing site that stays out of the way.

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DigitalOcean

Our main cloud for compute, managed databases, and the infrastructure that runs product services in production.

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GitHub

Where source control, reviews, and release coordination come together so product work can move without losing context.

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Cloudflare

DNS, performance, and edge protection so the public site stays fast and resilient under real traffic.

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Firebase

Google's app platform for hosting, backend services, and the production glue around Screenbase and this site.

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App Store Connect

Distribution, TestFlight, subscriptions, and the release surface that gets Screenbase onto the phone.

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GitHub Actions

CI and deployment pipelines tied to the repo so tests and releases run consistently on every push.

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Google Analytics

Helpful for understanding traffic patterns, landing page behavior, and where visitors are actually engaging.

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Xcode

The daily driver for building, debugging, and shipping the iOS app, including simulators and Instruments.

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Cursor

An AI-native editor that helps with refactors, exploration, and speeding up repetitive implementation work.

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Sublime Text

An OG power-user editor: still the one we open when we want a blazing-fast, distraction-free buffer and zero AI in the typing loop.

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1Password

Essential for secure credential sharing, vault organization, and reducing the chaos around access management.

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Figma

Where we explore UI, build components, and keep design and engineering aligned before things ship.

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Whimsical

Great for turning rough ideas into diagrams, flows, and lightweight wireframes that everyone can react to quickly.

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Google Fonts

Hosted typefaces and pairing discovery so marketing pages stay legible without self-hosting every weight.

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Google Workspace

Docs, mail, calendars, and shared files for day-to-day team productivity.

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Slack

Team channels and async updates so day-to-day questions, alerts, and integrations stay out of endless email threads.

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Linear

Issue tracking and product roadmaps with a fast, keyboard-friendly workflow that sits naturally next to the repo.

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Mercury

Our preferred modern banking layer for operating accounts, cash visibility, and cleaner finance operations.

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Lunch Money

How we handle accounting and budgeting: transactions, cash flow, and a clearer picture of what the business is actually spending.

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Hungry Ghost

The Brooklyn coffee shop that keeps this product caffeinated: espresso, a table, and another round while we ship.

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Starcraft

The comfort pick for unwinding, still the best reflex check between long build sessions.

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MacBook Pro 14"

Primary machine for development, design tools, and day-to-day product work.

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Logitech MX Master

Comfortable, precise pointer for long sessions and detailed UI work.

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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Compact layout with Touch ID for a clean desk and quick, secure unlock.

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Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K Thunderbolt Hub

Main external display for layouts, design reviews, and development.

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Native Union Stow Organizer

Compact pouch for cables, adapters, and small accessories: loops, pockets, and a quick-access exterior slot for travel and desk bags.

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ivoler Laptop Stand

Foldable aluminum riser, great for cafés and coworking.

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